Komori and Baumann open first European Komori Competence Centre

Komori International Europe B.V. and the Baumann Group have announced the opening of the first European Komori Competence Centre, located at Baumann’s headquarters in Solms. Baumann Group will also now undertake sole Germany-wide representation for Komori.   Christian Baumann, Managing Director of Heinrich Baumann Grafisches Centrum GmbH & Co KG said, “We are very proud …

CCL Label to present sustainable and digital label solutions at Interpack 2023

CCL Label, one of the global leaders in specialty label and packaging solutions, has announced to showcase its latest innovations at the Interpack trade fair that takes place in Duesseldorf, Germany, from 4-10 May.   Sustainable solutions for labels: One of the center pieces of the CCL exhibition will be the “Sustainable Label Family” that …

Mondi and ATS-Tanner launch paper band for multipacks

Mondi, one of the global leaders in sustainable packaging and paper, has collaborated with Swiss converter ATS-Tanner to create an innovative paper band, which can hold individually labelled products or bundles reducing unnecessary plastic.   ATS-Tanner uses Mondi’s kraft paper Advantage MF SpringPack and converts it into a band by adding a functional barrier on …

Amcor partners with Nfinite for nanotechnology in recyclable packaging

Amcor, one of the global leaders in developing and producing responsible packaging solutions, today announced a joint research project agreement with Nfinite Nanotechnology Inc. to validate the use of Nfinite’s nano coating technology to enhance both recyclable and compostable packaging.   In the proof-of-concept phase of the project, Nfinite’s coating technology will be applied to …

Study shows that German Shoppers want sustainable carton for plant-based drinks

A recent study has shown that German consumers want the most environmentally friendly carton packaging possible when purchasing plant-based milk alternatives. Full recyclability and a low plastic content are considered of fundamental importance, with brown, unbleached beverage cartons performing better than white ones.   The study also showed that the lower the carton’s carbon footprint, …

eProductivity Software acquires Tharstern Group

eProductivity Software (ePS), one of the global leaders in transformational technology for the print and packaging industries, has announced the acquisition of UK-based TharsternGroup, a management information system (MIS).   The software provider boasts to serve hundreds of customers, primarily in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland, as well as in North America, …

DTM Print launches EcoTec label line for eco-friendly products

DTM Print, an international OEM and solution provider for specialty printing systems, has bundled its selection of eco-friendly, recycled or natural labels under the new label line DTM EcoTec.   The following four inkjet materials are part of the EcoTec line; further substrates will follow: • DTM EcoTec Hemp Paper: This label consists of 100% …

HB Fuller Joins RecyClass

HB Fuller Company, one of the leading global adhesives provider, has announced that it has recently joined RecyClass, a comprehensive cross-industry initiative open to companies actively looking to improve the circularity of plastic packaging and to contribute toward harmonisation of recyclability and recycled content practices across Europe.   The initiative brings together players from the …